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Saffron Building Society: Savings reviews

4.74
Based on 5,990 reviews, last reviewed 5th Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Quick and efficient service Saffron always respond quickly and efficiently when I telephone, or use the online messaging service. They pay attention to the wording of my queries,... Read more Reviewed on: 5th February 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

No way to withdraw funds I have an 'instant access' account with Saffron. I went to withdraw from it an could but work out how. I didn't ages trying to find a way, including l... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd February 2026
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About this product

Saffron Building Society have a wide range of savings accounts on offer.

Choose from regular savers, easy access accounts, fixed rate bonds and notice accounts. You can also book a free Financial Wellbeing review to help you make the most of your savings.

Saffron Building Society savings account reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Saffron Building Society before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

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Saffron Building Society Savings reviews (5990)

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1
Disappointed that only 1 till was open and that person was being trained. Disappointed that you have no system for transferring client details onto similar forms. Wanted to open a Maturing Bond from a maturing Regular Saver. Reviewed on: 10th November 2023

Savings Review

5
Short wait time, friendly staff, nicely presented air-conditioned branch Reviewed on: 10th November 2023

Savings Review

5
Gives a very friendly, family feel to their branches. Reviewed on: 10th November 2023

Savings Review

5
I was able to login and use the computer system as expected Reviewed on: 10th November 2023

Savings Review

5
It's always a pleasure to go into a branch of Saffron. Ware is the one I use most. Reviewed on: 10th November 2023

Savings Review

5
Member of staff took time, spoke clearly and slowly. Explained things. Reviewed on: 10th November 2023

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5
You should make it clearer from the email requesting additional info that this info can be submitted electronically. Reviewed on: 10th November 2023

Savings Review

5
Pleasent and efficient person on the phone, negative is not getting the postal item asked for. Reviewed on: 10th November 2023

Savings Review

5
Our Regular Savings account is maturing and, as in previous years, we wanted this to roll over for another year. I tried to do this online, but it was not easy, so I went into the branch and your colleague very helpfully sorted it for me! Reviewed on: 10th November 2023

Savings Review

4
I always seem to have a problem transferring from my online account to another account but it is easily resolved by telephone Reviewed on: 10th November 2023

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